Papua New Guinea Basketball

New Zealand joined Australia in the Pacific Championship Final. They outscored Papua New Guinea for the spot in the championship game. Kyler Parai nailed 15 points to lead the winners. The Maori stormed into the game. They went on a convincing 23:3 run in the opening quarter. New Zealand boosted the gap in the second term. They established a 42:14 halftime advantage. The hosts stayed in charge throughout the third term. The Maori rallied to a comfortable 62:22 advantage at the final intermission. New Zealand never looked back afterwards marching to the victory. Erica Hopkinson (185-F-88) netted 12 points, while Samara Gallaher (178-G-92) added 11 points for the home side. Emily Koivi responded with 7 points for Papua New Guinea. Nelly Jamsop had 6 points in the loss.

Papua New Guinea - Fiji 77:58
Papua New Guinea win Melanesia Cup and were crowned champions tonight. They edged Fiji 77:58 in the Final game. The hosts took a 17-16 narrow lead after the first 10 minutes and added a 22-10 surge in the second frame. Moreover they posted a 25-19 run in the third quarter, while both sides nailed 13 points each in the last stanza.
Earlier Papua New Guinea overcame Fiji at the group stage. Koivi stepped up with 11 points in that game and Angula netted 10 [read more]

Papua New Guinea - Fiji 77:58

Papua New Guinea win Melanesia Cup and were crowned champions tonight. They edged Fiji 77:58 in the Final game. The hosts took a 17-16 narrow lead after the first 10 minutes and added a 22-10 surge in the second frame. Moreover they posted a 25-19 run in the third quarter, while both sides nailed 13 points each in the last stanza. Earlier Papua New Guinea overcame Fiji at the group stage. Koivi stepped up with 11 points in that game and Angula netted 10. Whippy answered with 18 points in the losing effort.

Papua New Guinea beat New Caledonia at the Melanesia Cup 2017 - 17 days ago

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New Caledonia - Papua New Guinea 48-61 Papua New Guinea beat New Caledonia 61-48 at the Melanesia Cup 2017. They took control of the game posting a 16-9 run at the start of the game. Moreover Papua New Guinea needed a narrow 15-13 rally to enjoy a 31-22 halftime advantage. The third quarter answered all the questions about the winner of the game as Papua New Guinea won the period 24-12. New Caledonia answered with a 14-6 run at the end of the game to reduce to final 13 points. Rosa Kai... [read more]

New Caledonia - Papua New Guinea 48-61

Papua New Guinea beat New Caledonia 61-48 at the Melanesia Cup 2017. They took control of the game posting a 16-9 run at the start of the game. Moreover Papua New Guinea needed a narrow 15-13 rally to enjoy a 31-22 halftime advantage. The third quarter answered all the questions about the winner of the game as Papua New Guinea won the period 24-12. New Caledonia answered with a 14-6 run at the end of the game to reduce to final 13 points. Rosa Kairi top-scored for the winners with 12 points and Mary Elavo posted 12. Pei scored 15 in a loss, whilst Yolande Luepak had 14.

IHU Waves forced Medics to a low 24-24 fulltime in the Kerema women's basketball competition on Sunday. It was neck-and-neck affair going down to the wire with the lead changing on several occasions. Medics were leading 20-18 in the third quarter but were denied by Ihu Waves to register points in the crucial stages. Ihu Waves converted six points through Marry Ori, Posco Maeaoka and Maggie Kaivila while opposition's four baskets came from Druallarh Solomn and Barbara Kevea [read more]

IHU Waves forced Medics to a low 24-24 fulltime in the Kerema women's basketball competition on Sunday. It was neck-and-neck affair going down to the wire with the lead changing on several occasions. Medics were leading 20-18 in the third quarter but were denied by Ihu Waves to register points in the crucial stages. Ihu Waves converted six points through Marry Ori, Posco Maeaoka and Maggie Kaivila while opposition's four baskets came from Druallarh Solomn and Barbara Kevea. Top scorers for Medics Donna Aisi 10, Rachael Robert, Kevea and Lucy Solomon 4 apiece. And for Ihu Waves with Ori 8, Kavila, Natalie Aisi and Maeaoka 4 each.Courtesy of: thenational.com.pg

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